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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.31, 438.46 and 223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.31, 438.46 and 223.28 is: 334.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.31 : 438.46 = 223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.31/438.46 = 223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.31x = 438.46 × 223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.31x = 97,900.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,900.73/292.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.92

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